Labor & Employment Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney - Midlevel page is loaded## Labor & Employment Associate Attorney - Midlevellocations:
Seattle, WAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
R0005797
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* Job Description:

** Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune’s Best Places to Work for 23 consecutive years.  We have created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect.  We are regularly recognized for a workplace culture where all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a midlevel to senior associate with four to seven years of employment law experience to join its  practice group in the Seattle office.  We are seeking candidates with a demonstrated passion for building a practice and a desire to work creatively with clients to find solutions.
* Candidates must be admitted to the Washington bar or eligible for waiver, have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing skills, and experience in employment litigation, including court appearances and depositions preferably with an AmLaw 100 law firm.  Ideal candidates will have experience in single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits, handling wage and hour matters, and client counseling.  Candidates must have the ability to effectively manage internal and external client relationships, take the lead on matters and supervise junior associates.
* Experience in drafting the following preferred:  + Summary judgment motions and other dispositive briefing  + motions to compel arbitration  + discovery requests and responses  + oppositions to motions for class certification (including declaration gathering drives)  + long-form settlement agreements in wage and hour class/collective actions  + separation agreements, offer letters, arbitration agreements, and PIIAs
* Experience advising and counseling clients on employment law compliance including, policies, handbooks, leaves and accommodations, employee performance and discipline, hiring and terminations
* Experience with conducting labor due diligence on M&A deals is also highly preferred.

To apply , please submit your resume, law school transcript and writing sample. Principals only.
* This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found
** Compensation range: $260,000 to $420,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.**#LI-Hybrid
* Perkins Coie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity,  disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.
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